THE leader of Birmingham's Labour group is taking on a new job as boss of a hospital trust.

THE leader of Birmingham's Labour group is taking on a new job as boss of a hospital trust.

Sir Albert Bore has been appointed chairman of University Hospital Trust, which runs Selly Oak and Queen Elizabeth hospitals and is building the new "super-hospital" in Edgbaston.

The 60-year-old former leader of Birmingham City Council takes over from John Charlton in the #30,000 a year post from December 1, but continues as leader of the Labour opposition on the city council.

Sir Albert, pictured, joins three other new senior figures at the trust including Julie Moore who becomes the new chief executive following the departure of Mark Britnell. David Ritchie and David Bailey are new non-executive directors.